Athyrium filix-femina
Lady Fern
Photo courtesy of Growing Colors
- Native to North America; common in moist sites
- Finely textures, green fronds with arching habit
- Stems turn red at maturity
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Ground Cover
Rabbit Resistant
Full Shade
Partial Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grows best in moist soil. Plant in part-full shade. Leaves leaves on plant through winter; remove in spring if wish to. Divide in spring.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Ground Cover
- Container
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Upright
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Green
Soil Moisture:
- Keep Well-Watered
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained